BioSil Baobab Powder 400g

Description

BioSil Baobab Powder 400g

Description

Baobab is the common name of the Adansonia genus of trees, a super fruit with both health and beauty benefits.The fruit is found inside hard pods that hang upside-down from the tree and has a citrus flavor

Bio-Sil’s baobab is pure organic and natural African super fruit with a citrus flavour.

 Benefits – Nature’s Multi Mineral marvel

Rich in Vitamin C (2-3 teaspoons provides 33% of daily Vitamin C requirement), contributing to healthy blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. Strengthens immune system and increases iron absorption; energy booster which results in less tiredness / fatigue.

High in both soluble and insoluble fibre (prebiotic) which is easily utilised by the body. Soluble fibre assists with slowed release of sugar into the bloodstream, thus reducing energy spikes. Baobab has traditionally been used in African populations to relieve diarrhoea, constipation and dysentery.

Assists with bowel regularity. Helpful for weight management.

Antioxidants are important in protecting, repairing and preventing cell damage. Anti-ageing by counteracting free radical damage to the skin which cause skin dryness, fine lines, wrinkles and premature ageing.   According to the Journal of Nutrition, Baobab has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit.  Anti-oxidants and Vitamin C contribute toward a radiant glowing skin.

Baobab fruit is also high in Vitamin A, B6 and bioflavonoids,  calcium, magnesium, potassium, thiamine and zinc.

How to prepare baobab powder

• Simply eat by the spoonful or mix into a glass of juice or a bowl of yoghurt
• Use to flavour in baking and desserts

Try this delicious  recipe:

Baobab Smoothie (3 glasses)

• 500 ml coconut milk or half/half coconut milk / coconut cream
• Juice of one large pineapple or 1 litre pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint
• 10 g baobab powder
• 70 ml water
• 40 g coconut sugar
• Blend coconut and pineapple juice
• Boil water, dissolve sugar
• Mix in baobab powder until smooth
• Add to coconut / pineapple juice and blend until smooth
• Top with chopped mint

Baobab powder contains

• Vitamin C 221mg/100g
• Potassium 2270mg/100g
• Calcium 401mg/100g
• Magnesium 148mg/100g
• Energy 481kJ/100g – 113 kcal/100g
• Protein 2g/100g
• Fat 0.2g/100g
• Carbohydrate 26g/100g
• Sugars 17g/100g
• Fibre 54g/100g
• Soluble Fibre 42g/100g
• Insoluble Fibre 12g/100g
• Antioxidants (Hydrophilic ORAC)